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My immediate family is coming to visit over Thanksgiving this year - the first year ever we are not having Thanksgiving dinner as a larger family at my parents home in the midwest. Since there will only be three of us, I thought we'd go to a restaurant. I am open to ideas both traditional and non-traditional (we're not turkey lovers) - and want to go somewhere with a great atmosphere. I am toying with a variety of options covering all different types of restaurants - from The Mark to Strip House to Bobo to Craft to Jojo. Any thoughts?

Dinner will be Friday, September 23rd. We are doing Sammy's Roumanian the following night. No cuisines to avoid and almost everyone eats meat (one that just eat's fish). I would say about $40/person without tax, tip, alcohol.

Hi everyone! I'm in search of a great restaurant with a fun atmosphere for a group of 12 people coming in from out of town. The occasion is a family dinner before a birthday celebration that will occur the next day. Anywhere in Manhattan...reasonable prices...fun scene...group friendly!

I'd love some unique ideas for a restaurant to hold a bday dinner at for a group of fabulous lively girls in their late twenties. Maybe a place with a fun atmosphere? unique cuisine? lively scene? entertainment?

I'm definitely open to suggestions - just want to provide a great time!

The dinner will be on a Thursday night and we'd like to stay somewhat central - not too far uptown and not too far downtown (tribeca).

I'm looking for a trendy restaurant with a fabulous and fun atmosphere! Price isn't an object, location can be anywhere (although preferable not UWS or midtown), and for cuisine - seafood, chinese, japanese, thai, american, spanish...really anything but Italian or Mexican.

Any recommendations on a fabulous brunch spot with a great atmosphere? I'd also love to be able to make reservations ahead of time...only trouble is I need them for the weekend of the 15th! Your help is greatly appreciated! THANKS!

I have out of town visitors that have requested a trendy scene with fun/impressive decor. They specifically mentioned Tao (I'm not a huge fan) and they have already been to Buddha Bar and Buddakan. Any suggestions for something that fits these criterion and are asian or american cuisines?

I'm trying to get an "only in New York" reaction out of visitors - where can I take them for a dinner with a great atmosphere and great food that you can only find in New York? Looking for Asian, American, Seafood...they've already been to Kittichai, Morimoto, Buddha Bar, Craft, BLT Steak...

I am dying to try Sasabune but am slightly intimidated that there isn't a menu! Does Sasabune allow you to express preferences (ie if dining with a vegetarian?) Also, what is the average price? can you express how much you want to spend?

Help! The parents are coming in this weekend and I want to take them to a cute/reasonably priced brunch spot with some healthy items on the menu...any ideas? Upper East, Midtown, Soho, East and West Village please!